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How do I get into YC or a top accelerator, what do they actually look for? Top accelerators bet on founders first: they want a clear, fast-moving team, evidence you're building something people want (even tiny traction bea... Intermediate 3 resources → I'm still at the idea stage with no team, am I too early for any of this? For most equity accelerators, yes, they want a team and something built, so applying pre-team is usually wasted effort. But you're the perfect fit ... Beginner 3 resources → Can I join a top accelerator without moving my company or team to the US? Increasingly yes: many top programs run remote or hybrid batches, and some accept and even prefer India-based teams. But relocating for the batch w... Advanced 3 resources → Is there a sector-specific incubator or accelerator for what I'm building (deeptech, biotech, agritech, fintech, climate)? If you are building hard tech, a general accelerator is often the wrong door: specialized programs give you lab space, regulatory guidance, patient... Intermediate 3 resources → I got into an incubator or accelerator. What do I actually do in the first two weeks to set it up right? Move fast on the boring stuff so you can spend the batch building. In week one: pick your one north-star metric, book standing office hours with th... Beginner 3 resources →
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